Career Navigator - Road To Retirement: Navigating processes and steps for federal civilian retirement.

By Rebecca Wright

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A comprehensive guide to federal civilian retirement, covering CSRS and FERS plans, retirement timelines, application steps, and tips for adjusting to post-retirement life.

Road stretching into distance with "RETIREMENT" painted on asphalt under dramatic cloudy sky

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Faces of the Force: Felicia C. Jones

Felicia C. Jones, a branch chief at U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal with 39 years of service, shares how patience, empathy, and deliberate decision-making have shaped her successful contracting career and leadership approach.

By Cheryl Marino

A civilian takes an oath with raised hand before military personnel in front of an American flag.

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Pioneering New Paths: Chris Young’s groundbreaking direct commission into Army acquisition.

Chris Young becomes the first to receive a direct commission into the Army Acquisition Corps, marking a pivotal shift in military recruitment. His historic commissioning brings specialized civilian expertise to modernize Army acquisition strategies.

By by Ashley M. Kestner

A volunteer and elderly woman sit on a colorful blanket outdoors, smiling while petting a yellow Labrador retriever.

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Career Navigator: ‌Take Your Rest

Mental health maintenance requires more than sleep. Learn about seven essential types of rest—physical, mental, sensory, emotional, social, creative, and spiritual—to combat job burnout and workplace stress during challenging times.

By Jacqueline M. Hames

Three U.S. Army and Marine Corps service members in camouflage uniforms work side by side on laptops at a table during a Defense Acquisition University Senior Service College Fellowship session, representing the program's availability at Redstone Arsenal, Picatinny Arsenal, and virtually

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Future-Proofing the AAW: The Workforce is Entering a New Era of Efficiency and Effectiveness

The Army Director of Acquisition Career Management Office describes workforce modernization initiatives including restructured LEAD and DAU-SSCF programs, expanded virtual training capabilities, and digital engineering emphasis to enhance Army Acquisition Workforce agility and effectiveness.

By Ronald R. Richardson Jr.